EM Asian currencies to weaken moderately as smaller Fed rate cut in July could narrow yield advantage of local assets, says Scotiabank

Jul 08, 2019 07:39 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The emerging markets Asian currencies are expected to weaken moderately as a smaller Fed rate cut in July could narrow the yield advantage of local assets while sparking a potential selloff in US and regional risky assets,...

JGBs close lower after better-than-expected U.S. NFP narrows chances of aggressive rate cuts

Jul 08, 2019 06:21 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The Japanese government bonds closed lower on the first trading day of the week Monday following a better-than-expected rise in the United States non-farm payrolls data for the month of June led to hopes of a lesser...

Australian bonds plunge tracking U.S. Treasuries; 10-year yield jumps 4bps

Jul 08, 2019 05:12 am UTC| Commentary Economy

Australian government bonds plunged during early Asian trading session on Monday tracking sell-off in the U.S. Treasuries. The U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday on better-than-expected U.S. payroll numbers in June,...

How South Korea and Taiwan grew their economies, while Malaysia and Indonesia trailed behind

Jul 07, 2019 15:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia and Indonesia all suffered from Japanese occupation during the second world war. But in the decades of peace that followed, South Korea and Taiwan revived, grew their economies and became...

U.S. Treasuries motionless ahead of June non-farm payrolls, unemployment rate

Jul 05, 2019 10:56 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The U.S. Treasuries remained unnerved during Fridays afternoon session, after returning from Independence Day holiday ahead of the countrys June non-farm payrolls and unemployment rate data, scheduled to be released today...

German bunds remain tad lower amid muted end to trading week  

Jul 05, 2019 10:34 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The German bunds remained tad lower during European session Friday amid a muted end to the trading day of this week, which witnessed data of little economic significance. The German 10-year bond yields, which move...

UK gilts steady amid lack of economically significant data

Jul 05, 2019 10:33 am UTC| Commentary Economy

The United Kingdoms gilts steadied during European session Friday as investors remained side-lined amid a muted session that witnessed data of barely any economic significance to impact the debt market. The yield on the...